Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

In order to effectively understand and use the data presented through DTM, it is important to review and understand the methodology involved in the assessment. Methodology and forms used for DTM operations are available here.

As of June 2012, there are now less than 400,000 people living in IDP sites across the earthquake affected areas in Haiti. Specifically, an estimated 390,276 IDP individuals (or 97,913 IDP households) reside in 575 camps and camp-like settlements. For this period, a decrease of 7% is observed compared to the population (individuals) in April 2012. Compared to estimates in July 2010, when displacement was at its peak, a 75% decrease in IDP individual population is observed. Majority of the displaced population (60% or 233,857 IDP individuals) continue to reside in the 40 sites in Port-au-Prince. On the other hand, 79% of sites (453 sites) host less than 150 households in each site, accounting for about 19% of the IDP population (72,490 individuals). Between November 2010 and June 2012, the number of sites on private land decreased by 53% (from 882 to 413 sites), whereas sites on public land decreased only by 30% (from 222 to 155 sites)

Compared to the previous report (February 2012), a 14% decrease in IDP individual population is observed. This rate of decrease is the largest observed since March 2011. A total of 602 sites hosting 105,270 IDP households or 420,513 IDP individuals remain open across the earthquake affected area. Compared to July 2010, a decrease of 73% is observed (IDP individual population). The commune of Port–au‐Prince reports the highest decrease in IDP population, with a 21% decrease in population, from 131,859 IDP individuals in February to 100,783 in April 2012. Similar to previous periods, majority of the displaced population, about 59% (61,571 households), resides in 48 of the larger sites (sites hosting more than 500 households). These sites make up only 8% of all identified IDP sites. IDP sites hosting less than 100 IDP households make up 68% (408 IDP sites) of the total number of sites though they only host about 13% of the total IDP population (about 13,372 IDPhouseholds). Return projects are observed to have contributed considerably to the decrease in IDP sites and population during this period. Of particular interest is theongoing intervention in Champs de Mars, which has resulted in the closure of five of the 11 camps in the area, and more than 50% of the original population (estimated at around 5,000 IDPs) provided with return/relocation assistance.

- Total number of IDPs living in IDP sites is now less than 500,000. Specifically: there are about 490,545 IDP individuals (or 120,791 IDP households) remaining in 660 IDP sites in the earthquake affected areas.- Compared to the previous period (January 2012) a 5% decrease in population is observed: 515,961 IDP individuals in January 2012 compared to 490,545 IDP individuals in February 2012.- The communes of Tabarre and Port-Au-Prince report highest numbers of IDP households and individuals moving out for this period.- Similar to the previous periods, majority of the displaced population, about 60% (72,152 households) resides in 52 of the larger sites (sites hosting more than 500 households). These 52 sites make up only 8% of all identified IDP sites this period.- IDP sites hosting less than 100 IDP households make up 69% (453 IDP sites) of the total number of sites though they only host about 12% of the total IDP population (about 14,954 IDP households).- More IDP sites on private land have closed between November 2010 and February 2012 (from 882 sites to 470 sites remaining open), compared to IDP sites on public land (from 222 sites in November 2010 to 178 sites in February 2012).

Two years after the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January 2010, the Government of Haiti, together with humanitarian partners and the affected communities continue to work together rebuild the country. The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) continues to be carried out in support of the Emergency Shelter and Camp Coordination and Camp Management Cluster and other humanitarian and recovery actors in Haiti.

The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), a monitoring tool designed to track internally displaced persons (IDP) population movement and provide updated information on the basic conditions in camps and camp-like settlements, was rolled out in March 2010, in support of over all emergency response efforts. DTM is implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the Department of Civil Protection (DPC in French), in an effort to provide updated information on the displacement situation in Haiti.

- Compared to the height of displacement in July 2010, the total IDP population (individuals) this period shows a 66% decrease: from 1,500,000 in July 2010 to 520,000 in November 2011.- Compared to the previous period (September 2011) a 6% decrease in population is observed: 550,560 IDP individuals in September 2011 compared to 519,164 IDP individuals in November 2011.- The communes of Delmas and Tabarre report highest numbers of IDP households and individuals moving out for this period.- Similar to the previous periods, majority of the displaced population 58% (74,183 households) resides in 53 of the larger sites (sites hosting more than 500 households). These 53 sites make up only 7% of all identified IDP sites this period.- IDP sites hosting less than 100 IDP households make up 71% (541 IDP sites) of the total number of sites though they only host about 14% of the total IDP population (about 17,838 IDP households).- More IDP sites on private land have closed between November 2010 and November 2011 (from 882 sites to 553 sites remaining open), compared to IDP sites on public land (from 222 sites in November 2011 to 190 sites in November 2011).

- The total displaced population in September 2011 has not changed substantially compared to the previous period, only a decrease of 9% is observed: 149,317 IDP households estimated in July 2011 compared to 135,961 reported in September 2011.

- The total displaced population reported in July 2011 has not changed substantially compared to the estimates in May 2011. As of this assessment period, total IDP population figures have decreased by 6% compared to the figures reported in May 2011: 634,807 IDP individuals estimated in May 2011 compared to 594,811 reported in July 2011.

- The total population reported in May 2011 has not changed substantially from figures released in the previous report. Only a 7% decrease has been observed. (Approximately 680,000 individuals in March compared to 634,000 individuals reported this period: a difference of approximately 46,000).

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in support of the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster, continues to implement the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM). This is a monitoring tool to collect the most updated data on the earthquake affected internally displaced persons (IDP) population living in IDP sites in Haiti. The DTM was initially rolled out in March 2010, and was further revised (DTM v2.01) in October 2010 under the supervision of the IOM Data Management Unit with the data collection being undertaken by IOM directly.

Past DTM releases

Past reports remain available to partners for independent analysis and comparison as needed. For earlier reports please send a request to cccmhaiti@iom.int

Latest DTM Dec-Jan (1152 sites)The International Organization for Migration (IOM) under the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster continues to implement the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), a monitoring tool utilized to collect the most updated data on the earthquake affected internally displaced persons (IDP) population living in IDP sites in Haiti. Download the Excel File (844 KB)

DTM v2.0 Report 7 January 2011The International Organization for Migration (IOM) under the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster continues to implement the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), a monitoring tool utilized to collect the most updated data on the earthquake affected internally displaced persons (IDP) population living in IDP sites in Haiti. Download the PDF File (168 KB)

Haiti camp population drops by halfThe number of Haitians living in displacement camps after the devastating earthquake of January 12, 2010, has dropped by almost half since last July, according to a new study released by the International Organization for Migration. Download the PDF File (1 019 KB)

Site Summary Sheet - Canaan, Jerusalem and Ona-VilleA physical household count was conducted by the DTM field assessment teams from the 5th of January to the 7th of January, 2011 in Canaan and Jerusalem locations, and on the 31st of January, 2011 in Ona-ville location. Download the PDF File (233 KB)

Based on the latest data available (Mid October 2010), 1356 sites have been identified and monitored in the area affected by the earthquake. The mobility of IDPs in sites is still important. Due to expected harsh weather conditions, such as flooding, or lack of services, IDPs move from one camp to another. In support of the planning of the humanitarian assistance, the DTM is tracking this IDP mobility and figures between surveys in order to identify possible trends.